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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong
Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world. From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality. Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you…
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Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: All about AI powered, single-serve pizzas – GOPIZZA on profitability, positioning and its aggressive expansion in Asia, US
Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into a pizza company that grew from a food truck from South Korea to a so-called ‘baby unicorn’ by South Korea’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Will Tsutoma Ogura shake off 'the baggage' from his fellow Japanese predecessors?
Unveiled as the new director for both Singapore’s senior and Under-22 men’s teams, Tsutoma Ogura will be looking to buck the trend of his two compatriots who…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: From selling kaya to empowering local home cooks. 13 local MasterChefs are already onboard
When was the last time you had a hearty, honest-to-God home-cooked meal? For busy working professionals who are not living with their parents, home-cooked food…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Round Up: Could Anwar benefit from Najib's partial royal pardon?
Malaysia's Pardons Board has announced that former Prime Minister Najib Razak's jail sentence for corruption has been reduced from 12 to six years. The fines…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: DBS to merge treasury markets, equity capital markets, brokerage, digital exchange; DPUs from CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, Parkway Life Reit; PBOC provides 150b yuan of low-cost funds to housing, infrastructure projects; Amazon and Meta soars; Meta’s first dividend; TikTok vs Universal dispute
Singapore shares climbed at the market open today, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.5 per cent to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Google Cloud collaborates with SG's government to establish an open and trusted global AI hub
But while the existence of some AI platforms ChatGPT might have been beneficial to some organisations, what if they can build their own AI solution? Google…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWeekly Wrap Up: Singapore's retrenchments more than double in 2023, will this trend stay?
Retrenchments in Singapore more than doubled in 2023 from the previous year to 14,320, even as the overall unemployment rate fell slightly. Total employment…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Japanese satellite startup Synspective on the growing need for earth observation, disaster management, MoUs with public sector clients in Central Asia
Satellite technology has brought about a number of benefits for people on the ground, such as improved weather forecasting and communications. In particular, a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Have FFP rules ruined transfer windows forever?
With greater policing of FFP & Profitability and Sustainability, clubs across Europe have had their purse strings tightened. Heading into the final day of the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: From remittance house to luxury hotel at 21 Carpenter
It’s always a challenge to restore a heritage building, and it can be a fine balance between preserving links to the past and embracing the future. But there’s…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Hawkish than expected tone from Fed chair Jerome Powell; TikTok, Meta, Snap, Discord – Big tech CEOs testifies on child safety; Keppel’s 2.5% rise in net profit for 2H23; SGX’s net profit for 1H23 down 1%; Qualcomm’s forecasts better-than-expected 2Q profits, concerns over Android sales,
Singapore stocks began trading in negative territory this morning, following overnight losses on Wall Street amid earnings releases. In early trade, the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Helping more female leaders claim their rightful seats in the boardroom
Women account for almost half the working population, yet this is the stark opposite of the actual representation in boardrooms of major companies worldwide…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEuro Watch: Who can beat Russia's Vladimir Putin?
Long lines have popped up in Russia and beyond to get Boris Nadezhdin, an anti-war candidate, onto the ballot for Russia’s presidential election in March. Mr…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: AIMCo, BlackRock backed Seraya Partners sheds light on its US$800m Asia-Focused Infrastructure Fund
Investing in next-generation infrastructure for the future – that’s what we’re going to talk about today. Named after the tallest tree in Singapore, Seraya…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Peter de Roo on his philosophy, plans for 2024 & the state of Singapore football
Having led Balestier Khalsa to a top-four finish in the Singapore Premier League, equaling the team's highest ever finishing position, in his first full season…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: It's getting too hot, time to build a sustainable future
Top global CEOs from real estate and other industries have pledged to reduce building-related emissions by at least 50% by 2030, according to the World…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Giving local performing groups a 'XReality' boost
Avventura, local creative tech firm focused on pioneering immersive experiences, spearheads the DanceXR Showcase to enhance local performing arts experiences…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Seatrium’s profit guidance; Guocoland’s earnings; China’s manufacturing activity; Philippines overtakes Vietnam, Malaysia to be Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy in 2023; US earnings - Microsoft, Alphabet, Starbucks; PayPal’s layoffs; Elon Musk’s pay package tossed
Singapore stocks remained relatively unchanged at the opening bell today, after a muted performance of global equities. In early trade, the Straits Times Index…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Roundup: Did Najib get himself a partial royal pardon?
From official sources saying that former Malaysian prime minister's Najib Razak’s jail term getting halved from 12 to six years to Johor’s Sultan Ibrahim…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: The driving force behind Funan's Creative Intersections: Traces of Dragons 2024
As we celebrate creativity and artistic brilliance this Singapore Art Week 2024, Funan has recently unveiled its fourth instalment of Creative Intersections…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: China Evergrande’s liquidation; Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, CapitaLand India Trust and CapitaLand China Trust’s DPU; Grab captures 55% of SEA food delivery market; Tencent’s Pony Ma on AI, video games; US Fed rate decision; Mega tech earnings; Elon Musk on Neuralink’s first human implant
Singapore shares started on a positive note today, mirroring Wall Street stocks’ overnight advances. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.4 per…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: In a rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, how does AI fit in?
Dow Jones has announced its partnership with global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman to launch Factiva Sentiment Signals. This platform will be an…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: Evergrande's liquidation, what comes next?
From Evergrande being ordered to liquidate by a Hong Kong court to China tightening its financial industry rules. Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: All about noodles - Tam Jai International on its quest to expand globally and into Western markets
It is all about the bowl of noodles we eat as we speak to one of the leading restaurant groups in Hong Kong today. Bingo if you’ve guessed Tam Jai…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: What next for Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp's shock annoucement?
The news that Jurgen Klopp is set to leave Liverpool at the end of this season has undoubtedly rocked the football world. What is the legacy the enigmatic…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: The journey into creative production in Asia, being a survivor in life and career
Trying to find success in one’s career is already a tough journey on its own. For our next guest, while he was on his quest to find success in work, he was hit…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: MAS keeps policy settings unchanged; CapitaLand Ascott Trust’s DPU up 14.4% yoy; Hong Kong court orders China Evergrande Group’s liquidation; China approves 40 AI models for public use; Samsung Electronics to feature Baidu’s Ernie on Galaxy S24 smartphones; Red Sea shipping crisis sends waves through Asia’s fuel markets
Singapore stocks remained relatively unchanged today following updates from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) that it will leave monetary policy…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWashington Report: US troops killed in drone attack in Jordan. How will US respond?
The United States says three of its troops were killed and dozens more wounded in a drone attack near a base on Jordan's border with Syria. It's the first time…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Livestream selling, is it here to stay?
Are you addicted to watching livestream selling? Well, move over, Gen Z and millennial influencers because those in the Gen X category and jumping onto the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Alibaba’s travel business Fliggy on travel demand before CNY, maximising GMV through partnership with Agoda, Booking.com, and odds of an IPO
Today we’re going to speak to a wholly owned subsidiary of Alibaba Group that focuses specifically on travel arrangements. Launched in 2016, Fliggy is an…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Tips & tricks to avoid sports-related injuries
For those looking to get active as part of their new year’s resolutions for 2024, there is a nagging worry as they return to the gym, football field and…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US GDP grew faster than expected in Q4; Frasers Centrepoint Trust closes private placement; ProsperCap’s debut, LHN Group’s contract with MOH Holdings; Cordlife’s substantial shareholders sells off 4.6m shares; Singapore’s factory output contracted 2.5% yoy in Dec; Chinese regulators grant over 100 video game licences
Singapore stocks began trading stronger today, following overnight gains on global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.1 per cent to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Local organizations need to urgently prioritize investments in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has become an urgent and paramount concern for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. The exponential growth of global cybercrime, which…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWeekly Wrap Up: SimplyGo makes a u-turn, simply a no go?
The move to discontinue the NETS FlashPay card and some adult EZ-Link cards for use on buses and trains was announced earlier in January. But in an intereting…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Scoot’s CCO on travel recovery, increased capacity in 2024, airfares and new Embraer fleet of jets
This conversation is set to get you itching to go on your next holiday. Make a guess as to who our guest is for today. Drumrolls – we’re talking to the…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Life as a hotelier in Singapore's first boutique co-living hotel
ST Hospitality, the hospitality brand of Katrina Group Ltd., has recently unveiled its fifth co-living hotel in Singapore – ST Signature Bugis Middle, located…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US Fed raised rate on emergency loan programme; Elon Musk on Chinese EV makers; China cuts reserve requirement ratio for banks; S-Reits - Mapletree Logistics Trust, Suntec Reit, ESR-Logos Reit, OUE Commercial Reit, Frasers Centrepoint Trust
Singapore stocks slipped in the first few minutes of trade today, led by declines by real estate investment trusts and other index counters. That’s as…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: How the HSBC Women's World Championship is striving to make golf more inclusive
The HSBC Women's World Championship returns to Singapore in February 2024 for a 16th edition. Featuring the world's best, the four-day festival of golf will be…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongEuro Watch: India rolls out red carpet for Macron. France eyes lucrative trade deals.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in India on Thursday as the chief guest at the Indian Republic Day celebrations. The French presidency says the trip…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Feast fearlessly, guide to healthy gums this Lunar New Year
Most of us are eagerly anticipating the festivities of the Lunar New Year, we can't help but revel in the joyous celebrations that come with delectable treats…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Elon Musk, Astronauts and K-dramas – What’s up with Kopiko and its marketing strategies?
What is the one common factor between an astronaut on the international space station, billionaire Elon Musk, and South Korean actor Song Joong Ki? The answer…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Who is Manchester United's new CEO, Omar Berrada?
Manchester United have persuaded Omar Berrada - one of the architects of Manchester City's success under Pep Guardiola - away from the Etihad to become their…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: 'Bring The Roof Down' as we bid farewell to Peace Centre
Another longstanding mall is being poofed from existence. But despite its closure following a run of over 40 years, Peace Centre is not going down quietly…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Belgium takes over the EU presidency, aims to build a stronger Europe
From January to June 2024, Belgium will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), a position it has not held since 2010. With the motto…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: Netflix’s best quarter of customer growth; Ebay cuts 1,000 roles, SAP restructures business, 8,000 jobs affected; Alibaba shares jump on Jack Ma, Joe Tsai’s share buyback; ComfortDelGro’s JV with UK’s GoAhead Group; Suntec Reit’s DPU
Singapore stocks dipped at the opening bell today after global equities turned out a mixed showing overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI)…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongRegional Roundup: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) probes, could it potentially be abuse of power?
In focus in this week's Regional Roundup is Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) latest probes on former finance minister Daim Zainuddin and his family…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Behind your Jif dishwashing liquid and and Jotun paint – Norwegian conglomerate Orkla on its new operating model for value creation, ambitious CAGR
You might have heard of Jotun paint or the Jif dishwashing liquid (they are known as Cif in Singapore and carried by Unilever, but that is a story for another…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongSports Minutes: Singapore golfer Shannon Tan on turning pro after securing European Tour card, aims for 2024 & advice to budding athletes
Having secured her card on the prestigious Ladies European Tour in 2024, Singaporean Shannon Tan has made a remarkable start to live as a professional golfer -…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: US$38 trillion gap between US and China stocks; India’s stock market overtakes Hong Kong for the first time; BOJ holds negative rates; Singapore’s headline inflation for 2023 at 4.8% yoy; Frasers Centrepoint Trust, S-Reits outlook; Cordlife, Seatrium
Singapore shares climbed at market open today after global equities ended higher overnight. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Impact of new cryptocurrency regulations in Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled its comprehensive responses to the feedback on its proposed regulations for Digital Payment Token (DPT)…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: Valency International’s CEO on cashew processing in Nigeria, investment from with British International Investment
We’re setting our sights on the commodity sector today as we speak to a Singapore-headquartered international commodity trading house. Founded in 2007 as a…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongChina Perspective: Will a 'rational' approach in 2024 work for China?
From the possibilities of China taking a 'rational' approach in 2024 with regards to their relationship to the US to their continued peace making efforts, are…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: Reshaping Singapore's automative landscape
What does it take to be a leader in the automotive landscape, reshaping the dynamic used car market in Singapore? On Culture Club, we speak with Christopher…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: SingPost enables real-time eCommerce logistics with Boomi
Organisations are gearing up to substantially boost their investment in automation over the next 5 years, reaching 25% of capital spending on average…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongNew year, New me: Singapore rower Saiyidah Aisyah reveals the reasons for her 'surprise' comeback to chase her Olympic dream
Singaporean rower Saiyidah Aisyah reflects on her 2016 Olympic debut and THAT return to Rio de Janeiro - the one that sparked her comeback to professional…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongMarket View: S&P500’s record-high close; Terralab’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filing; China’s chip machinery imports soars to almost US$40b; Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang’s first visit to China in four years; Nikkei share average rallies to fresh 34 yr peak; Jumbo Group’s share buyback mandate, Silverlake Axis’s offer
Singapore stocks were pulled into positive territory today, after Wall Street equities rallied in the previous session. In early trade, the Straits Times Index…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongUnder the Radar: NousQ on serving unmet needs of ‘Glue Ear’ patients in remote areas and balancing impact, distribution costs, and profits
Today we’re going to talk about a medical issue that up to 60 per cent of children will have by the age of six. And that is a condition called Otitis Media…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongCulture Club: When art and food collide, how art can influence culinary creativity
Our guest has found her passion through her desserts and culinary food home businessAfter taking a break from 10 years of teaching art at the end of 2019 when…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWhy It Matters: Why are Singaporeans less happy and satisfied with overall quality of life
NUS Business School has recently released a book, entitled "Happiness and Wellbeing in Singapore — Beyond Economic Prosperity", which reveals the degree of…
Your Way Home with Hongbin JeongWeekly Wrap Up: Iswaran resigns, faces 27 charges including corruption, what now?
S Iswaran has resigned as Transport Minister and a member of the People's Action Party (PAP).He has been charged with 27 offences yesterday, two of corruption…